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C8 Chevy Corvette drags Tesla Model S Plaid and after 10.63 seconds there's a major upset

Published on Nov 26, 2025 at 11:56 PM (UTC+4)
by Grace Donohoe

Last updated on Nov 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Mason Jones

Get ready for an epic car battle as a C8 Chevy Corvette takes on a Tesla Model S Plaid.

The race proved to be a battle of acceleration and power, with the lights deciding the winner.

Both cars have been proven to tear up the track before, and YouTuber Drag Racing and Car Stuff caught it firsthand.

There could only be one winner, so let’s take a look at who came out on top.

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This C8 Chevy Corvette took on the Tesla Model S Plaid

The C8 Chevy Corvette is the ultimate sports car on the market thanks to its seriously powerful engine.

The Corvette first hit the car scene in the early 1950s, and has gone from strength to strength since.

The C8 entered production with a mid-engine in 2020.

C8 Chevy Corvette drags Tesla Model S Plaid and after 10.63 seconds there's a major upset
Drag Racing and Car Stuff

Now, the C8 has taken on the Tesla Model S Plaid on the track, the EV that takes the crown as the fastest Tesla model thanks to its ability to pump out over 1,000hp while running on an all-electric powertrain.

C8 Chevy Corvette drags Tesla Model S Plaid and after 10.63 seconds there's a major upset
Drag Racing and Car Stuff

There could only be one winner

The C8 Corvette was captured edging slightly forward to line up with the Model S, but both cars looked to be about level to start the race.

As soon as the battle started, there was a clear favorite, and it won’t surprise you which brand looked to breeze the track.

C8 Chevy Corvette drags Tesla Model S Plaid and after 10.63 seconds there's a major upset
Drag Racing and Car Stuff

But the result came with a twist.

Even though the Tesla Model S Plaid was faster at 10.63 seconds, the lights on the track seemed to deem the C8 Corvette as the winner.

Another C8 proved to go on to win another title, racing a McLaren 570S.

We should add that the C8 had a much better launch than the McLaren.

Which car would you like to call your own? Both are clearly able to get you to your destination rather quickly.

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Grace started her career writing about the weird and wonderful for the international press. She's covered everything from lifestyle to sports and hard news and now finds herself pursuing her main interest - cars. She's loved cars from a young age and has a keen interest in luxury travel too.